Mining & Environmental News

Solar Speaks to Superior Residents

Superior's first community solar garden has more than utilities and construction crews eager to see it get started. Wednesday, Superior Water Light and Power unveiled the facility that will generate enough electricity to power 115 homes, and many residents were…

September Swimming Ends With Red Flag Warning on Park Point

Those considering swimming on Park Point beaches Saturday were warned to be careful. And that warning carries into Sunday. The Duluth Fire Department said there was a high risk of rip currents, and they issued a warning about noon Saturday.…

Working Together For the Benefit of Humans and Trout

NEAR ASHLAND, Wisc. -- The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act provided $40 million dollars to increase and expand the scope of infrastructure updates. The Forest Service turned to Trout…

Heavy Rainfall Causes Flooding, Washed-Out Roads

DULUTH, Minn. -- Inches of rain fell across portions of Duluth Saturday night into Sunday.  Roads were flooded up by the Miller Hill Mall, and St. Louis County reported multiple washed-out roads. Click the video…

Wildfire Hits 40 Acres in Carlton County

The wildfire that had people scrambling near Barnum Monday night, continued to cause problems when the sun came up Tuesday morning. It all started in a swampy marshland area in Carlton County, southeast of Barnum.…

Shipping Industry Applauds Stauber

Shipping on the Great Lakes is crucial to the regional economy and how the U.S. gets many of the things it needs. Friday, a coalition of those relying on and advocating for the…